key lime

noun

variants often Key lime
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime. Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Just remember to prepare key lime pie a couple of hours in advance so the pie can chill. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Look for key limes alongside the citrus fruits at your local grocery store—they’re smaller than traditional Persian limes and often have a slightly sweeter flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 The dessert course features key lime pie or a chocolate flourless torte. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for key lime

Word History

Etymology

Florida Keys

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of key lime was in 1905

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“Key lime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20lime. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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